What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Analyst position at Reser's Fine Foods?
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.
Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits
Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description
Title: Sales Analyst
Location: Corporate - Beaverton, OR
Job Summary:
The Sales Analyst delivers timely and accurate reporting with value-added insights to drive the business forward on an ongoing basis. This role plays a crucial function with high visibility to Senior Leadership across the organization.
Essential Position Functions:
1. Prepare sales reports using relevant sales and production data.
2. Provide assistance to sales and trade activities for distribution to a variety of functional areas including demand planning, business management, sales and marketing.
3. Research and evaluate current economic conditions that may affect product sales.
4. Collect and analyze relevant data on sales team performance to evaluate progress in meeting sales goals.
5. Consistently deliver innovative ideas to drive the business forward.
6. Periodically conducts training for salespeople regarding technology solutions.
7. Supports a team of up to 75 salespeople.
8. Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. 2 – 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Marketing. Experience in a CPG and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
3. Proficient in database management. Familiarity with relational database concepts.
4. A basic understanding of forecasting and production planning methodologies is strongly encouraged.
5. Familiarity with POS Analysis, Assortment Analysis, Inventory Analysis, Customer Analysis and Strategic planning.
6. Advanced knowledge in Excel is required.
7. Working knowledge of Python, R, TPM/TPO, and CRM is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to handle large amounts of data and mine to draw strategic insights with a sense of urgency, and succinctly represent it in an engaging and fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
2. Capable of juggling multiple projects at once, last-minute requests, and quick turnarounds with a positive attitude.
3. Analytical skills are required.
4. Excellent ability to synthesize information/data with storytelling.
5. Understanding of customer supply chain and ordering processes.
6. Basic working knowledge of syndicated data and applications, including Circana or IRI.
7. Ability to work within a cross-functional role and in multiple projects at a time.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
1. Office environment.
2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer are required while in the office.
3. Requires the ability to travel to various work locations by car or plane up to 10% of the time.
Exempt only: This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.
